Pebbledash Painting in Newport

Pebbledash is a heavily textured surface. Conventional rollers cannot reach into the crevices between the stones. We use long-pile masonry rollers specifically suited to textured surfaces, working paint into the gaps with a brush to achieve full coverage.

The typical 1950s semi in Ringland or Bettws requires more paint and application time than a smooth brick facade — this is why pebbledash painting costs more per square metre.

Preparation is the most important part of any pebbledash paint job. Moss and algae accumulate in the crevices between the stones, particularly on north and east-facing elevations.

We pressure wash the surface first, then apply a mould treatment to kill any remaining biological material and inhibit regrowth. Any areas where pebbles have become detached are inspected and repaired before painting begins.

On older Newport properties, it is common to find areas where pebble dash has become loose or where stones have fallen away. These need to be made good before painting — paint over a failing surface only delays the problem.

We fill and repair minor areas before the painting programme begins. Where damage is more extensive, we advise on the appropriate repair approach before quoting.

A colour change is one of the most popular reasons Newport homeowners repaint pebbledash. The transformation from faded cream or grey to a fresh white, warm stone, or contemporary dark colour is dramatic.

We use high-quality breathable masonry paints suitable for textured surfaces. Standard vinyl masonry paint can trap moisture and cause early failure.

Many Newport properties have pebbledash on the upper half only, with rendered or brick-faced lower walls — a very common configuration on the 1930s and 1950s semis of Malpas, Bettws, and Ringland.

Where the pebbledash and lower wall are painted in the same project, we advise on colour coordination between the two surfaces. For the smooth rendered portion, see our render painting service.